Martinez’s State of the State Address, annotated
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NMPolitics.net joined other news organizations in providing real-time analysis and commentary on the speech. Continue Reading
Watch the governor’s State of the State Address here
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Gov. Susana Martinez delivered her final State of the State Address to the N.M. Legislature on Tuesday. Continue Reading
Clock ticking on nursing compact
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Lawmakers face a hard deadline this week to make sure that dozens or even hundreds of nurses can continue working in New Mexico. Continue Reading
Mimi Stewart elected state Senate majority whip
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Stewart will replace fellow Albuquerque Democrat Michael Padilla as Senate majority whip. Continue Reading
Lawmakers OK updated sexual harassment policy
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The new policy calls for an outside lawyer to investigate allegations against lawmakers. Continue Reading
NM’s skeletal criminal justice system needs a cash infusion
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Prosecutors, judges and public defenders will compete for dollars during the 2018 session with other needy programs and services. Continue Reading
Will lawmakers make 2018 the year of the child?
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Additional funding for health care and early childhood programs are among the proposals on the table. Continue Reading
Education-funding lawsuit hangs over session
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As the 30-day legislative session begins this week, the lawsuit is the 800-pound gorilla with nowhere to sit — yet. Continue Reading
Lawmakers try to help state boost cell service
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The proposal would signal that the state is open for more business, said Sen. Candace Gould. Continue Reading
Legislative session could start with updated sexual harassment policy
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The proposal will be discussed and voted on Monday by the Legislative Council. Continue Reading
Martinez’s legacy still up in the air heading into final regular session
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After seven years in office, Gov. Susana Martinez is poised to leave a legacy that is mostly undefined. Continue Reading
Officials consider relocating an entire neighborhood in Sunland Park
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Despite flooding and health concerns, residents have mixed opinions about the proposal. Continue Reading
Federal judge slaps NM attorney in bail reform lawsuit
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The attorney, Blair Dunn, must pay “reasonable costs and attorneys fees” to the state for filing a “frivolous” lawsuit, the judge ruled. Continue Reading
Woman who alleged informant exploited romantic relationship receives reduced sentence
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Jennifer Padilla likely won’t spend a single day locked up in federal prison. Continue Reading
Conditions at Otero County ICE detention center raise concerns
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Problems at the facility run deeper than those detailed in the Inspector General’s new report. Continue Reading